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PEP has contributed to Customs and Excise Department’s capacity building efforts
Basseterre, St. Kitts -- Thursday January 30 was ‘Open Day’ at the Bird Rock offices of the Customs and Excise Department where members of the public and especially school children paid them visits, to observe and appreciate what this all…
Police not above the law
(ZIZ)-- Commissioner of Police, Celvin Walwyn says officers are not above the law and every complaint against the police is investigated.
He told ZIZ news they conduct internal affairs investigations to police themselves and they follow…
History & heritage month of activities launched
(ZIZ)-- A number of wholesome activities have been planned this year as the month of February is being observed in St. Kitts and Nevis as “History and Heritage Month”.
The theme for this year's celebration is "Conserving Our…
Nevis Veterinarian welcomes extension for added animal care services
NIA Charlestown Nevis-- Veterinarian in the Ministry of Agriculture Dr. Patricia Bartlette welcomed the expansion to the Veterinary Clinic at Prospect Estate and deemed it “a good thing” for the continued care of animals.
She was at the…
Air Journey brings 12 aircrafts; 34 passengers to Nevis on inaugural visit
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Air Journey, an American based world leader in escorted flying journeys, made its inaugural visit to Nevis with the arrival of 12 TBM planes and 34 passengers on January 30, 2014.
Manager of the Vance W. Amory…
Tenth CCLEC Training Begins
Basseterre, St. Kitts (Customs PRO) - Twenty-five junior officers of the St. Kitts and Nevis Customs Department and Montserrat Customs and Revenue Service will participate in the Tenth Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council (CCLEC)…
St. Kitts and Nevis and Indonesia establish diplomatic relations
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – The Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis has established diplomatic relations with Indonesia.
St. Kitts and Nevis’ Permanent Representative, His Excellency Ambassador Delano Bart, Q.C., and his Indonesian…
NIA/ARK break ground for added animal care facility
NIA Charlestown Nevis-- Minister of Agriculture on Nevis Hon. Alexis Jeffers, thanked the Nevis Animal Humane Society-Friends of ARK for its partnership with the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) which will result in an expanded facility at…
Nevis Treasurer grateful for Federal assistance with furniture; equipment
NIA Charlestown Nevis -- Treasurer in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Colin Dore, expressed gratitude for a consignment of office furniture and equipment from the Federal Government’s Central Purchasing Unit (CPU) on January 30, 2014.…
Police Updates (February 01, 2014)
(ZIZ)-- Jazil Lewis of Phillips Village was formally arrested and charged for Unlawfully and Maliciously Setting Fire To A Certain Building Devoted and Dedicated to a Public Use to Wit the Venezuelan Embassy, which was committed on 5th…
IMF reports St. Kitts and Nevis registers real growth in 2013 with increases in tourism, employment…
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) - The Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reporting real growth in the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis with increases in tourism and construction, employment and wages for the first half of…
Anti-Crime Education in Schools
(ZIZ)-- The police are expanding their crime fighting projects by reaching out to students to keep them on the straight and narrow.
Commissioner Celvin Walwyn told ZIZ News that one of the plans for 2014 is to assign police officers to…
St. Kitts-Nevis Government Negotiates For CPL Cricket
(ZIZ)-- The prospect of St. Kitts and Nevis’ participation in this year’s Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is improving after a visit from its Chief Executive Officer Pete Russell.
Russell flew into Basseterre on the weekend and toured key…
Is It Time For a Joseph N. France Statue?
(ZIZ)-- Along with honouring the lives of those lost and injured during the Buckley’s Uprising, Konris Maynard also wants to pay tribute to West Basseterre's National Hero, Sir Joseph Nathaniel France.
Speaking to ZIZ News, the Labour…
Joint Federal and NIA Cabinets meet to hear from IMF Mission
Basseterre, St. Kitts, (CUOPM) -- A joint meeting of the Federal Cabinet and the Cabinet of the Nevis Island Administration will convene in Basseterre tomorrow Friday 31st January.
The joint Cabinet meeting, to be held in the Cabinet Room,…